Employment Opportunity: Program Presenter (P/T)

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

PROGRAM PRESENTER – P/T

POSITION SUMMARY

The part-time Program Presenter is responsible for presenting demonstrations, investigation stations and thematic, curriculum correlated school programs and workshops. The Presenter is responsible for researching and learning content information, daily set-up and takedown for programs, management of supplies and distribution of handouts, and facilitating inquiry-based experiences throughout the museum.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Learn and perform demonstrations throughout the museum including the H-E-B Science Treehouse
• Conduct gallery demonstrations and activities at Investigation Stations throughout the museum including the H-E-B Science Treehouse and River Alive! area
• Research content information as needed
• Learn school program and workshop scripts as developed by the Public Programs Department
• Present school programs and workshops as scheduled utilizing inquiry based teaching techniques and behavior management skills, and adapting content level to students’ ability
• Prepare program materials, including set-up and takedown
• Oversee program supplies and complete weekly supply order forms
• Work with volunteer program assistants as part of the school programs and workshop presentation team
• Make copies and distribute student handouts and evaluation forms as needed
• Staff Public Programs and off-site events as needed
• Assist in the development of new programming
• Assist with other duties as assigned

EDUCATION

• Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent

• Preferred:
Some college or Bachelor’s degree
Science, and/or history background
Bilingual: English/Spanish

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Must be an energetic, outgoing and enthusiastic individual with strong verbal and performance skills
• Demonstrate good organizational and time management skills
• Possess excellent people skills and be comfortable interacting with families and children

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be in good physical condition
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs., lift and carry items while walking and climbing stairs

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to work weekends and evenings as required
• Ability to work independently and as a team member

Please submit resumé to:
Witte Museum Witte Museum
ATTN: Human Resources ATTN: Human Resources
3801 Broadway
San Antonio, TX 78209

Resumé may be faxed to:
210.357.1882

Resumé may be emailed to:
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